Emma Lathen Books in Order
Emma Lathen is a renowned pen name shared by two talented American women, Mary Jane Latsis and Martha Henissart. As a team, they craft intricate mysteries that captivate readers worldwide. Mary Jane Latsis, an attorney by profession, and Martha Henissart, a skilled economic analyst, bring their unique perspectives to their writing. Latsis, a Mount Holyoke College alumna with a strong background in law, and Henissart, a physics graduate from the same esteemed institution, collaborate to weave engaging stories that combine wit, satire, and clever plot twists. Their works, including the Bank Street series, have earned them a loyal following and critical acclaim. Through their writing, Lathen has become synonymous with clever, insightful mysteries that continue to enthrall readers.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Emma Lathen
- #1AmazonBanking on Death(1961)
- #2AmazonA Place for Murder(1963)
- #3AmazonAccounting for Murder(1964)
- #4AmazonMurder Makes the Wheels Go 'Round(1966)
- #5AmazonDeath Shall Overcome(1966)
- #6AmazonMurder Against the Grain(1967)
- #7AmazonA Stitch in Time(1968)
- #8AmazonCome to Dust(1968)
- #9AmazonWhen in Greece(1969)
- #10AmazonMurder To Go(1969)
- #11AmazonPick Up Sticks(1970)
- #12AmazonAshes to Ashes(1971)
- #13AmazonThe Longer the Thread(1971)
- #14AmazonMurder Without Icing(1972)
- #15AmazonSweet and Low(1974)
- #16AmazonBy Hook or by Crook(1975)
- #17AmazonDouble, Double, Oil and Trouble(1978)
- #18AmazonGoing for the Gold(1980)
- #19AmazonGreen Grow the Dollars(1982)
- #20AmazonSomething in the Air(1988)
- #21AmazonEast Is East(1991)
- #22AmazonRight on the Money(1993)
- #23AmazonBrewing Up a Storm(1996)
- #24AmazonA Shark Out of Water(1997)
About Emma Lathen
Emma Lathen is a renowned pen name shared by two talented American women, Mary Jane Latsis and Martha Henissart. As a team, they craft intricate mysteries that captivate readers worldwide. Mary Jane Latsis, an attorney by profession, and Martha Henissart, a skilled economic analyst, bring their unique perspectives to their writing. Latsis, a Mount Holyoke College alumna with a strong background in law, and Henissart, a physics graduate from the same esteemed institution, collaborate to weave engaging stories that combine wit, satire, and clever plot twists. Their works, including the Bank Street series, have earned them a loyal following and critical acclaim. Through their writing, Lathen has become synonymous with clever, insightful mysteries that continue to enthrall readers.
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